Eva who?

Eva Mendes' career began with bit parts in music videos and guest spots on shows like "V.I.P." in 1999 and movies like "Exit Wounds" with DMX, center, and Steven Seagal, right, in 2001.

Eva Mendes' career began with bit parts in music videos and guest spots on shows like "V.I.P." in 1999 and movies like "Exit Wounds" with DMX, center, and Steven Seagal, right, in 2001. (George Kraychyk / Warner Bros.)

Eva Mendes' career began with bit parts in music videos and guest spots on shows like "V.I.P." in 1999 and movies like "Exit Wounds" with DMX, center, and Steven Seagal, right, in 2001.